Administering Naloxone Nasal Spray
Lay, spray and stay. This is a good reminder of what to do when you administer Naloxone nasal spray. Below are more details on the steps to take and a video showing the nasal spray being administered. Review the FAQ for more information including signs to watch for that indicate an opioid overdose.
 | STEP 1: CHECK person if you suspect an overdose • CHECK for responsiveness - person will not wake up, is very sleepy, or not breathing well • Shake the person gently •Yell "Wake Up!" |
 | STEP 2: GIVE 1 dose in the nose • HOLD the nasal spray device with thumb on bottom of plunger • INSERT the nozzle into either NOSTRIL • PRESS the plunger firmly to spray 1st dose •1 nasal spray device contains 1 dose |
 | STEP 3: CALL • Call TC PD at 817-257-7777 after spraying the 1st dose |
 | STEP 4: WATCH & GIVE • Wait 2-3 minutes for person to wake up •If the person wakes up, go to step 5 •If the person does not wake up, spray a 2nd dose • Continue to give doses every 2-3 minutes until person wakes up or emergency personnel arrive |
 | STEP 5: STAY • STAY with the person until emergency personnel arrive, even if the person wakes up •GIVE another dose if the person becomes very sleepy again |